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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1913
Page
7
The private detective A. A. Nordskog faces trial next week before Judge Roa on charges linked to telephoned fraud. A memorandum book found in his possession details operations with Alden’s group, raising questions about alleged targets and larger criminals.
The Natal bearing the body of the late United States official Whitelaw Reid is steaming slowly up the Atlantic coast toward New York. A new wireless law limits details, but the ship will proceed on schedule with the American squadron, slowing to half speed until the channel flightship is reached and then move upriver.
In New Jersey on January 2 a miniature American coat of arms was received. President elect Wilson said he would wear it as a scarf during his administration. He believes a president should bear the national insignia. As president of Princeton University he wore the Princeton coat of arms, and he also hails from New Jersey, the state’s emblematic arms.
Dillie Durke announces a shift to writing for men and asks readers to submit heart topics and aphorisms. She invites friends to join in and notes men read the paper for such content.
A writer asks if a chorus girl can be molded into a wife like his fond memories of his mother. The piece suggests many men clash with reality, noting such wives may remain independent and not fit a mold, warning against unrealistic expectations.
Texas Senator Joseph W Bailey gave his final United States Senate speech denouncing naval and referendum laws as repugnant to American principles. With the gallery crowded, Bailey, likely retiring to private life, delivered the bitter denunciation as most senators remained in their seats.
A Athens dispatch says Turkish detachments attacked a Greek fort at Bezani near Janina but were repulsed. The report lists 172 Turkish casualties as killed or wounded.
In a humorous sketch the Cobb building hosts doctors and patients, highlighting differences in gear, travel, and habits. Dentists appear impatient, patients often arrive with company, and smoking habits among doctors vs patients are contrasted in a wry urban snapshot. It notes how non doctors also conduct business inside the Cobb building.
The annual New Year's day banquet hosted by Marion F. Jones for Seattle charity workers, especially those connected with the Washington Children's Home, the Girls' Training School and Theodora Home, was held at the Washington Annex hotel Wednesday afternoon. Short addresses on local charity work and music by the Volunteers of America complemented the event.
A rare winter event brings sleighing back to South Texas after a two-decade absence. Sightings of snow like textures and unusual cold snaps drew families to nearby parks and open spaces seeking festive fun despite mild regional norms.
In St Louis on January 2 a horse at Jerry Sheehan's livery stable reportedly died after a policeman encountered a horse without tack and was tickled to under the chin. The animal made noises and laughed before collapsing, a curious incident with local attendants vouching for authenticity.
Bernice de Pasquali arrives in Seattle tonight for a concert at the Moore theatre Tuesday. Friday's Preas club gala features the prima donna with Missa Florence Wagner and a Seattle premiere of La Tragidie Egyptienne. Mayor Cotterill to extend city welcome. John D. wins golf wager with a choir singer.
A dense advertisement page lists repairers makers and merchants including a watchmaker in Hinckley room 2317, furniture buyers and delivery, photos at Johnson, modern furniture at 416 Pike Main, musical scores from Fry Music Co, transfer companies, Wet Wash Laundry, legal and attorney ads with free consultations, debt collection agencies, private investigators, printers, and rubber stamps services with contact details and addresses. The jumble notes various firms such as Wainwright & Mcleod, Lambert Transfer Co, North Coast Collection Co, Cody Detective Agency, Ki llott, Moller Print, and Meston Rubber Stamps among others.
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